In this chapter:
- (1) "Biological sex" means the biological trait that determines whether a sexually reproducing organism produces male or female gametes.
(2) "Covered entity" has the meaning assigned by Section 181.001. The term includes a health care practitioner. The term does not include:
- (A) a home and community support services agency licensed under Chapter 142;
- (B) a nursing facility licensed under Chapter 242;
- (C) a continuing care facility regulated under Chapter 246;
- (D) an assisted living facility licensed under Chapter 247;
- (E) an intermediate care facility licensed under Chapter 252;
- (F) a day activity and health services facility licensed under Chapter 103, Human Resources Code; or
- (G) a provider under the Texas home living (TxHmL) or home and community-based services (HCS) waiver program.
- (3) "Female" means an individual whose reproductive system is developed to produce ova.
- (4) "Health care practitioner" means an individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care services in this state.
- (5) "Male" means an individual whose reproductive system is developed to produce sperm.
- (6) "Sexual development disorder" means a congenital condition associated with atypical development of internal or external genital structures. The term includes a chromosomal, gonadal, or anatomic abnormality.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1002 (S.B. 1188), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.